Have something to say about Hip Hop? Can you do it in five minutes with 20 slides lasting 15 seconds? Then submit a proposal to present your compelling message to help bring Columbus
State's Hip Hop Institute to a close. You can explore a principle within the tradition
of Hip Hop or take a principle and explore new areas. Here are some ideas based on
each principle:

"MC-ing"

Present an idea related to the verbal or written arts: writing, poetry, theater, improvisation.

"DJing"

"Graffiti"

Submit a proposal: Send a brief title and description of your presentation to Kimberly Brazwell (kbrazwel@cscc.edu) by July 11th.We may not be able to accommodate all proposals.

What is The Next Big Thing?

The Next Big Thing (TNBT) is an event where presenters, within creative constraints,
share an idea, story, or vision on a theme. The goal is to instigate creative thinking
and conversation that carries on beyond the event itself.

What are the “Creative Constraints?”

This is modeled after Pecha Kucha and Ignite, two international programs where local
affiliates host a presentation event. They each use similar presentation constraints
such as those we use: a presenter has to use 20 slides lasting 15 seconds each, a total of five minutes. The challenge is to be concise, energetic and use visuals well. (Our format is the
same as Ignite. See this fun how-to video from Ignite for inspiration)

Who organizes The Next Big Thing?

TNBT is a partnership between the Columbus State departments of Human Capacity Development,
Instructional Technology and Distance Learning and Diversity and Study Abroad Programs.

Does the audience get to participate?

There will be opportunity to mingle and discuss ideas at the event. Depending on the
venue, there may even be via white boards and post-its for impromptu brainstorming
and mind maps. Presentations will be archived online so you pick up the conversation
via social media.